Municipal Liability

Legal question of whether a town can be held accountable for the actions of its police force under Monell doctrine.

Owens v. Town of Snead, Alabama et al
  1. Owens v. Town of Snead, Alabama et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 19, 2025)
  3. Victims:Justin OwensDefendants:Town of Snead, AlabamaOfficer John DoePlaintiffs:Estate of Justin OwensInvestigators:Alabama State Bureau of InvestigationProsecutors:District Attorney for Blount CountyDefense Attorneys:Legal Counsel for Town of SneadPlaintiff Attorneys:Civil Rights Attorney representing Owens familyJudges:United States District Judge for the Northern District of AlabamaInstitutions:Snead Police DepartmentUnited States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
  4. Case Tags: Police Misconduct;Section 1983 Lawsuit;Wrongful Death;Municipal Liability
Carmichael v. Morgan et al
  1. Carmichael v. Morgan et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (February 21, 2025)
  3. Victims:CarmichaelDefendants:MorganPlaintiffs:CarmichaelInstitutions:United States District Court
  4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Excessive Force;False Arrest;Municipal Liability